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Wiota

Iowa · 92 residents (2025 est.) · 0.299 sq mi
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Wiota has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $78,077. Population has fallen 48% since 2000, a loss of 71 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $121,900. With a median age of 69.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 69.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
78
−48%since 2000
from 149 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
261 / sq mi
−48%since 2000
from 498 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
69.0
+78%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:92 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
47801131451781990201020202024Wiota
202478
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,077
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,167 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,244
+145%since 2000
from $15,994 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.1%
+55.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.4%
−13.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.269
−11%since 2010
from 0.301 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information20%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade17.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance14.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical14.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$121,900
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,125
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $454 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
93.2%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
6.8% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+52.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
+10%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
65
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(149)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(78)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.7%
+16.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.2 min
+3%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
97.1%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 88.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 3.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.9%
−22.3 ptssince 2011
from 67.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.1%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
Female
48.7%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
25.6%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
32.1%
+11.4 ptssince 2012
from 20.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−85.0 ptssince 2013
from 85.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
59.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2017
from 62.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wiota, Iowa?

Wiota, Iowa has about 78 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wiota, Iowa?

The typical household in Wiota, Iowa earns about $78,077 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wiota, Iowa expensive?

In Wiota, Iowa, the median home is worth about $121,900, and the typical rent is about $1,125 a month.

How educated are people in Wiota, Iowa?

About 6.6% of adults age 25 and over in Wiota, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wiota, Iowa?

About 6.4% of people in Wiota, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wiota, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Wiota, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 89 residents, a change of about -53 percent over that period.

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